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More embroidery fun: Couching
I've been having lots of fun practising embroidery stitches, especially couching. Couching is simply attaching a thick thread to the surface of a fabric with lots of tiny stitches.read more
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Star wars cross stitch
Here's a sneak peek at one of my favourite cross stitch projects of this year so far - Star Wars in stitches. I thought it was apt to post up now what with Star Wars fans' celebrating 'May the Fourth'...
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Mostly making: Crochet flowers
I've spotted a few cute crocheted brooches and headbands in high street shops lately, so I thought I'd have a go at making my own little flowers to dress up my rainy-day coat.read more
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New york wedding card
I have a confession to make - recently my card making kit has fallen into a slight state of neglect. Usually most weekends see me whipping up some form of card for a family birthday or friend's new...
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Flags ahoy! Cross stitch on waste canvas
This week Jenny & I have been busy bees getting ready for this Saturday's Jubilee Street Party - a full day of free craft projects here on the blog. We have it on good authority that party-goers to...
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Diamond Jubilee in stitches
Check out one of our absolute favourite Jubilee craft projects so far today - this Diamond Jubilee cross stitch sampler was stitched by The Making Spot's Laura. She's been stitching her socks off to...
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Mostly making: Bayeux tapestry sampler
I love embroidery! It's so relaxing, and I enjoying seeing how the experience and personality of the stitcher comes out in the finished designs - I think the tentative, wobbly first stitches of the...
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Mostly making: Nintendo craft!
When I realised not one but two of my nephews are celebrating birthdays this week, I knew I'd get the chance to have some fun making them cards. All my nephews are mad about computer gaming -...
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Coming soon: how to knit & crochet!
Here's a sneak peak of our latest crafty tutorial news - Jenny and me have been busy creating a series of beginners tutorials for some of our favourite crafts. Our new series of tutorials is going to...
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Mostly making: big blanket fix!
Don't you just love it when you discover handmade treats in unexpected places? For months I walked past this crochet blanket in a beautiful messy pile of crochet in the hallway of my shared flat. The...
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